Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14

was soon on friendly terms with that
gentleman; for he Immediately identifi-
ed him, deliberately transformed as he
was, as M. SEASONS former valet, whom
he had watched for month, in various
,disguises to see whether he could con-
meet him with the crime of Oct. 22
M. Roumaine had splendid gold
chain on his vest, and Coupe asked him
the time. He pulled out the elegant
repeater, which Coupe had no hesitation
in saying exactly answered the descrip-
ion of the watch stolen from NJ Sasson
when he was murdered.
"A fine watch,'' said the officer.
"Yes-a present from dead friend,
answered Roumaine.
"Ah, very precious, no doubt said
the officer.
"A sad remembrance was the re-
ply,with an assumed look of sorrow.
II once knew a gentleman who had a
watch just like that said the detect
i've, land, strange to say, he is dead
also'
"A coincidence said the valet
Wont monster drink?''
"Thanks,' was the reply. 1T is
strange coincidence, and, would you
believe it, my friend was murdered.
Why, monsieur, what is the matter
with you? Was your friend murdered
also?'
mo, no, not that, MONSIEUR was
the answer; "but your words startled
me. Murder you see, is such dread
full thing, and one never knows, in t.ais
great city, who he has near him.
THAT is very true,'' said the officer,
''my poor friend, for instance, didn't
know. Listen it is very strange. The
jury said that my friend was murdered
by his wife-think of that; but say he
was murdered by his valet
Roumaine, pale as a ghost, was star
ing with alarmed gaze right at the Off
Ger and clinging with both hands to the
counter
Let us drink said the officer, ap-
parently not noticing the state in which
Rounlaine was. Coupe filled his glass
with brandy and Roumaine did the
same.
you fee strong and refreshed?'
asked the officer. "Just so; now, if
you please, you will put on your coat
and come along with me, Jean Chauban,
for you re wanted for the murder of NJ.
SEASON.
As Coupe covered the man with his
revolver at the moment he uttered these
words there was no help for him.
Quietly and without any resistance,
Roumaine went with the officer. The
watch in his possession, the money
which he had invested in the wine-shop
were evidence against him, and at
length he broke down and confessed his
guilt
II saw madame quitting her boudoir
on the night of Oct % and followed
her to the garden. saw her leave the
door ajar and go out by the garden
1t at once struck me that here was a
good chance to rob my master and lay
it to his wife. After she and the
children had quilted the house l
searched for the pistol and found it be-
hind the vase. After l was sure that
monsieur was fast asleep l got the re-
volver and went to his room. He had
drank heavily before retiring, but to
my surprise he awoke as l was
rummaging the wardrobe. He cried
'Thieves!' and was about to get out of
bed, when l fired and he fell back dead.
Then / gathered all the plumber could
and hid it away. l did not volunteer
too much information during the in
vestigation, because I thought the evil
dence would convict Nine. Sasson with
out much say on my part.
1t is needless to say that Nine. SasSon
was released and Jean Chauban sent to
the gallows.